Apple cinnamon striped: description, care, varieties

The cinnamon striped apple tree is one of the oldest varieties, which appeared as a result of natural, natural selection. The apple tree appeared more than two hundred years ago, but still this variety is one of the most demanded and popular. The variety was bred by domestic breeders who sought to create an extraordinary tasty and stable variety that will be stored for a long time and give dishes a special taste and aroma. For two hundred years, the variety has not undergone any changes at all, while breeders have sought to cross additional varieties with it. Thus, the cinnamon striped apple is the parent of fifteen other apple varieties.

In this article, we will dwell in more detail on the description of the varietal characteristics of the striped cinnamon apple tree. We will also touch upon the issues of planting a plant and its subsequent care. This information will be useful not only for gardeners who are just starting their way in planting apple trees, but also for experienced gardeners who can get more useful information and improve their skills in planting an apple tree and taking care of it.

Apple cinnamon striped: characteristics of the variety

There are also several other names for the apple tree of this variety - Cinnamon, Brown, Brown, but they are all names of the same variety, with the same characteristics and properties. The apple tree got its name due to the fact that the fruits have a light taste of cinnamon, and it is quite clearly manifested in those fruits that have reached their maximum ripeness. Of course, this fact quite captivates the gardeners themselves, who are not at all opposed to purchasing such an apple variety and cultivating it in their personal plot.

The variety is particularly resistant to severe frosts, due to which the Cinnamon variety has already been entered in the State Register. Experts recommend growing this variety in the territories of the Northern, North-Western, Central Chernozem Districts and many other regions, since the apple tree perfectly adapts to the conditions and gives a really very bountiful harvest.

The crown of the cinnamon striped apple tree is very spreading, branched. As soon as the seedling is planted in open ground, it immediately rushes upward, the height is also very actively increased. Reaching an age of fifteen to twenty years, the plant forms a more rounded crown, which, moreover, becomes very thickened. In this regard, it is necessary to periodically trim the crown, arrange it, and also make it less dense. First, a dense crown usually interferes with harvesting. Secondly, in an overly thickened crown, air circulation becomes more difficult, and the risk of developing various fungal diseases increases. Of course, this negatively affects the general condition of the tree, it weakens, becomes painful, the yield decreases markedly. If the disease is neglected, there may be no harvest at all.

The crown size depends entirely on the rootstock. So, most of the cinnamon apple seedlings are grafted onto semi-dwarf rootstocks. The height of such trees varies from four to five meters. A full-grown rootstock can also sometimes be carried out, but gardeners rarely use this method. Although, in this case, the height of the tree can reach as much as six meters, and the crown becomes incredibly spreading - up to six meters wide. The branches of the cinnamon apple tree are rather thin and long, drooping, looking mainly downward.The foliage is not particularly dense, the leaves are quite standard for all apple crops both in shape and size. The leaves are dark green, the surface may be slightly pubescent.

Flowers on apple trees are of a delicate color, they emit a very attractive and pleasant aroma. At the same time, thanks to the flowers, a large number of insects can fly into the garden, which become effective pollinators. Flowering takes place at the same time as other apple crops of a similar type can usually bloom - usually in mid-May, not earlier, but not later. The winter hardiness of this cinnamon apple is at a high level - without additional support or protection, the tree can withstand temperatures down to -37 degrees. Winter and frost have no effect on the yield of the apple tree and on its subsequent fruiting.

On average, if a tree grows in favorable conditions, and the gardener takes care of it in a timely manner, pruns and watering it, then up to 150 kilograms of high-quality and very tasty apples can be harvested from one adult tree. Until 15 years old, trees do not give a plentiful harvest, since they are still at the stage of their development, and because they form a crop at the ends of one-year-old shoots, and they often take much longer to form and give such fruits. If there is a bee apiary near the area where the apple trees grow, then the chances are increased that the gardener will receive one and a half, or even twice as much harvest. Of course, this is not always possible to organize, but nevertheless, if there is such a possibility, then it is worth keeping this fact in mind. The fruits are very

sweet, gardeners and breeders rate them quite high, which is also worth keeping in mind. They are sweet and juicy, with a special cinnamon aroma, which is why this name actually appeared. For those who like to try new varieties, Cinnamon will be an ideal option, because it is completely unpretentious, if we talk specifically about care measures, and also does not show any requirements and whims in agricultural technology at all. The features of planting and subsequent care are what we will discuss in more detail in the next part of this article.

Apple cinnamon striped: planting and caring for it

In general, the agrotechnical scheme and planting rules are completely identical to those that gardeners adhere to when planting completely different apple varieties. The apple tree adapts well and gives high growth rates in fertile soils that are sufficiently moist. If the gardener can timely moisten the soil around the plant, then the apple tree takes root quite well even on sandy soils, the main thing is to regulate its growth, to ensure that the apple tree is comfortable in the created conditions. For planting, a vast area is chosen, which will be well illuminated by the sun, and at the same time will be well protected from winds and drafts. The distance between the apple tree and other trees should be at least three meters, since its crown is quite extensive, it can touch the crowns of other trees, get entangled with them. Also, pruning will come to the rescue - both formative and sanitary.

The cinnamon apple is an ideal variety that is completely unpretentious when it comes to grooming measures. The main condition is that the distance to the groundwater is maximum, otherwise the root system risks getting sick, rotting and completely perishing. If the tree is vigorous, then there should be a distance of at least 2.5 meters to the groundwater. If the groundwater is nearby, and at the same time the gardener is well aware that this territory is ideal, then it is worthwhile to install drainage at the bottom of the planting pit. It can consist of expanded clay, as well as broken brick, crushed stone. You can lay a sheet of slate to a depth of no more than one and a half meters, it can also work as a drainage installation.Thanks to this, the roots will also not be directed very deeply, and as a result they will be safe, there will not be too much deepening, too much moisture in the bark system.

Planting of cinnamon striped apple seedlings is carried out around the end of May, but not later. At this time, the soil will have time to thaw and warm up enough. You can also plant a seedling in the autumn, after abundant leaf fall has taken place, but before prolonged and persistent frosts come. So the seedling will have time to adapt to new conditions, it will be much easier for it to take root in the soil, and thanks to this, in the future, growth will be stable, and fruiting will be abundant and of high quality.

Of course, like any other culture, apple trees also need care measures, and in fairly standard measures. Only with the right care can you expect the plant to bear fruit and achieve excellent healthy growth rates. To do this, the gardener must timely moisten the soil around the planting, protect the tree from pests (treat with drugs, and also cover the lower part of the trunk during especially risky and dangerous, unstable periods). Also, the soil needs feeding, because the tree feeds on some microelements and substances from there. In the spring, it is best to feed the Cinnamon apple tree with a nitrogen-containing complex, since nitrogen plays an important role in the growth of shoot and deciduous mass, as well as in the fact that an abundant amount of fruit is tied. Autumn is best to take advantage of the complex, where there will be an abundance of potassium and phosphorus. This will increase the plant's immunity, as well as prepare it for the winter period. When the plant is at the fruiting stage, then it needs potash feeding, since if the tree does not have enough potassium, this will affect the number of fruits and their quality.

Annual pruning is an important procedure. It is necessary to remove the so-called "tops", as well as branches that bent too close to the ground, and too thickened shoots, as there is a high risk of developing fungal and viral diseases. Also, when pruning, it is best to leave strong and straight branches, as they will form the basis for further ovaries and the supply of completely new shoots. Thanks to pruning, the chances of normal development of the tree increase, as well as more abundant fruiting, which, of course, is almost the most key factor in the development of the plant, as well as a factor in choosing one or another apple variety, in particular, cinnamon. Cuts on branches after pruning are best processed, ideally a garden pitch is suitable for this. In this way, infection can be prevented from entering the cut and the plant is even more protected.

Apple varieties

The cinnamon apple is a self-fertile cultivar, so it needs some pollinating cultivars to be harvested. The best in this case are varieties such as Papirovka and varieties Moscow Grushovka, since it is they who have the most favorable characteristics that are suitable in order to pollinate this plant variety. You can also choose any other apple varieties that will bloom at the same time along with the Cinnamon Striped apple variety, as long as they have similar characteristics and properties. There is no need to plant trees too close to the Cinnamon variety, since pollination can occur several tens of meters away, this is not an obstacle. Insects also play an important role in pollination, which also perform the function of pollinators. Ideally, the distance between plantings can be about fifty meters.

The fruits are medium in size, the weight of one apple varies from 90 to 110 grams, more like a turnip, but at the same time there is absolutely no ribbing on the fruits.The apple itself is very beautiful and looks marketable - it has a yellow-green tint, and reddish-brown stripes are located on the skin. The taste is very sweet, there is a slight sourness, which, at the same time, does not in any way affect the overall impression of the fruit. There is a light cinnamon aftertaste, as it is for this reason that the apple tree has such an exotic name.

This is an early autumn variety, fruits can be harvested from the end of August or around the very beginning of September. At the same time, the fruits have an average level of keeping quality. This means that, in general, apples after being removed from the tree can be stored for two to three months without spoiling, retaining their beneficial taste properties, as well as their appearance. They do not wrinkle or rot, they remain as useful as they contain a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals. There are also several varieties of cinnamon apples that have specific properties.

New cinnamon apple - This variety was bred by crossing the classic Cinnamon apple and Wellsey - one of the most popular apple varieties. There are some differences between the New Apple and the Classic Cinnamon. Its fruits are larger - the weight can vary from 120 to 130 grams, while the variety is rather late autumn, the harvest can be harvested at the end of September, by which time it is ripe enough, filled with taste and useful properties. The tree is very resistant to diseases, in particular, it practically does not become infected with scab, fungal diseases, but still it is worth paying attention to what kind of care measures are needed for the plant so that it feels even more comfortable and safer, and gives a more abundant and tasty harvest. At the same time, winter hardiness is not so strong - the tree can withstand temperature drops down to -35 degrees, but still needs the gardener to cover it, otherwise the lower part of the trunk can freeze easily and easily.

Pineapple Apple - It is more similar in characteristics and description to the Cinnamon Striped Apple. At the same time, its fruits are also of a larger size - the mass reaches 180 grams, and the color of the fruits is dark red, there is a light waxy coating, which can be removed if the apple is thoroughly rinsed under running water. The fruits cannot be stored for too long, maximum one month. Then they start to rot and lose their properties. Also, at the same time, the fruits can hang on the branches for a long time, without crumbling and without being attacked by the birds themselves.

Smoky apple (it is also called bluish) - its difference from Cinnamon is only that the apples are colored in a completely different way. Stripes of bright red color merge into a pleasant blush, and the fruits themselves are covered with a thick bloom of waxy texture, which can be removed by rubbing and rinsing with water. In general, the rest of the characteristics are broadly the same, so it's worth keeping that in mind.

The variety is quite common, therefore, in principle, seedlings can be purchased in specialized stores or in nurseries for apple and other crops. You can also contact private breeders who just specialize in the selection and cultivation of apple crops. So there is a high probability of choosing really excellent planting material that will not give the gardener too much trouble, and as a result, you will get a bountiful and tasty harvest that will be useful for the whole family. The variety is great for areas located in the Moscow region. The tree can very calmly endure winter thaws, sudden temperature changes, in general, from these influences, fruiting does not change or decrease in any way. Of course, this is one of the advantages of the Cinnamon apple, and therefore today it is chosen by so many gardeners.The variety is also ideal for those who do not yet have much experience in growing apple crops - the trees adapt perfectly, take root, showing no whims or whims at all, if we talk directly about care measures. Today, the Cinnamon Apple is recognized as the most real leader in terms of frost resistance characteristics, and, of course, this is the most real achievement.